Monday, December 7, 2009

Today’s cookies are a proof that there’s still kindness in the world – people who will do something nice for someone else even though they live on the other side of the planet.

I bookmarked one recipe last January already thinking of making it for the holidays. But when I reached for it on my del.icio.us a couple of weeks ago the link no longer worked... Google showed me someone on Flickr who had made those cookies and I asked her if she had the recipe posted somewhere – she didn’t, but was kind enough to send it to me by email. Isn’t that sweet?

Anastasia, thank you for sending me this great recipe – the cookies turned out delicious! I wish I could send some your way.xoxo

Beat butter and sugar in an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine. Add lemon zest, spices, flour and baking powder and mix until just combined. Divide dough in four equal parts and form each one into a log that is a little more than 3.5cm (1 ½ in) thick. Wrap well in baking paper and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 180°C; line two large baking sheets with baking paper.Unwrap one of the dough logs (keep the others in the fridge) and slice it into 6mm (¼-in) rounds. Place onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until just golden – mine needed 15 minutes for staying in the fridge for 24 hours.Repeat with the remaining logs.Make the glaze: whisk egg, brandy, rum and vanilla paste (if using a vanilla bean, scrape the seeds with the back of a knife and add to the bowl) in an electric mixer for 5 minutes or until pale and fluffy. Add the sugar and whisk until thick and pale. Spread icing over warm cookies then scatter with a little nutmeg and cool on a wire rack. Let glaze set completely before storing the cookies.Cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

18 comments:

This recipe looks fantastic! the combination of vanilla and eggnog is incredible. The whole vanilla beans add a nice touch too. The Beanilla Trading Company (www.beanilla.com) has 8 different types of vanilla beans available and some are only $1 each.

Patricia, your cookies look absolutely wonderful! What a great idea to form logs instead of rolling it out, I might try it too next time making them!And yes, the icing is very addictive! It kinda makes me want to glaze every cookies with them :)Once again you're very much welcome, really glad I could be any help, and super glad yours turned out brilliantly :D